For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 659 students in Washington County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Jr/sr High School and Nashville Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Washington County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashville Comm High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okawville Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Mill St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Jr/sr High School and Nashville Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
2 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Nashville Comm High School vs. Okawville Jr/sr High School, Okawville Jr/sr High School vs. Nashville Comm High School
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